Manchester United could do something they haven’t done in 50 years when they face Burnley

Having suffered back-to-back league away defeats this campaign, Erik ten Hag and Manchester United will be aiming to put that right at Turf Moor tonight.

The Reds were beaten by north London clubs Arsenal and Tottenham and also suffered a 4-3 defeat in midweek away to Bayern Munich in the Champions League. The last time United lost their first three away games of the season was back in 1973 under Tommy Docherty - the same season they were relegated from the old First Division. Ten Hag’s side will want to avoid a repeat tonight.

In a season where there seemed to be so much optimism around the club, that has so far been deflated thanks to a poor start and off-field issues. They face a Burnley side without a win this term but Erik Ten Hag is aware of how tough the trip to Turf Moor will be.

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In Friday's press conference, he said: “We know how intense Burnley play football, we know their approach. I like the approach from them, the adventure, high intensity and dynamic in their game, so we have to play our best.”

If history is anything to go by, United should feel confident having won their last eight Premier League fixtures against newly promoted opposition and 17 of their last 24 league games against teams coming up from the Championship. In addition, United are unbeaten in seven at Turf Moor with the hosts’ only coming out on top in the Premier League back in August 2009 thanks to a thunderous Robbie Blake volley.

When asked if he is surprised by the challenges he has faced so far, Ten Hag said: “No. It’s my second year. I know it’s not always going up, you will have your gaps and you get stronger from it as long as you stay